Playing the Waiting GameI’m having a weepy Wednesday and it’s only Monday. Let me explain. I was never much of a crier. I think a lot of that came from being a round... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The End of a Year – the End of a DecadeWell, 2019 has been a big year. I turned 35 and I am definitely not where I thought I would be or where I want to be. But so much is out... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
5 Steps for Curing the BluesAuthor’s note: This article is not about clinical depression. That’s a more serious condition so we’ll save it for another post. I’m a double minded man. There are days when... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Finding Hope at Hope LodgeOne day I was running and teaching high school, and the next I was lying on my floor, screaming in pain from a broken hip. An MRI later that week... By Ramae Hamrin4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Traveling with Chronic PainI actually started writing this article prior to our last pre-winter trip to the beach over Veteran’s day weekend. What I experienced over the weekend certainly had an impact on... By mpadjen5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Things People Say About My NeuropathyYou’ve probably heard about stupid things people say about cancer. Maybe, if you have cancer, or had it, someone has said a stupid thing to you. The stupidest – or... By Ronni Gordon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
What Inspires MeOne day a few years ago, I felt like something needed to change. I am not and have never been an “athletic” person, but I decided I wanted to start... By Alison Petok2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My PV DietWhen I was first diagnosed with polycythemia vera (PV) three years ago, one of my first questions was what should I be eating. I have always eaten healthy…well…at least ever... By Deb Wesloh4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Pretty Amazing News (Part 2)I have changed drugs so many times in the last 6 years, I think one of the most constant sentences to come out of my consultant's mouth has been, "Don’t... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
A Diagnosiversary Wish for YouJanuary 15 is my diagnosiversary. I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma 12 years ago. It’s a doubly special cancer day for me. I started treatment two years to the day... By Bob McEachern2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Weight for It...So I’ve always maintained a petite statute for a good part of my life. However, during my time with multiple myeloma, let’s just say I’ve seen things change a bit... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
The Effects of Cancer on RelationshipsRelationships are an important part of our lives that bring us love, happiness, and stability. During my cancer treatment, I found my husband, family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues were able... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Decade That WasI’ve always loved end of year lists. I can’t get enough of them. I’ll buy magazines and watch a bunch of end of year shows. When we went from 1999... By Matt Goldman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Life on the SurfaceHello! I’m aware that it has been a while since I’ve written anything. When it comes to participating in the blood cancer community, I have generally done so as a... By VinnieCent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Life After Cancer: We All Need a Survivorship PlanI feel funny saying anything negative about the cancer center where I was treated. After all, thanks to the care I received, I’m still here after two relapses and a... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Pretty Amazing News (Part 1)Something really amazing happened at my last checkup. Something that I’m still sort of getting my head around and can’t really believe has happened. Well, nothing has actually happened, but I had... By Katie R3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Doing Nothing New in 2020 - Surviving Cancer Is EnoughIt’s that time of year – when all the “near year’s resolutions” / “another year gone by” posts come out. It’s inevitable, all the people turning over a new leaf... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Am I Less of a Man?Retirement was hard for me. Sure, the first few months were great – like an extended vacation. But even vacations grow stale if they last too long. It also came... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Myeloma, Like a Minnesota WinterOn the drive to my son's school this morning, we saw the sheriff go by, lights blazing and sirens blaring. The roads this time of year become icy as temperatures... By Ramae Hamrin4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
CAR-T Cell Therapy Signaling (CAR-T 301)If you’ve read the previous articles I’ve written on CAR-T cell therapy (CAR T 101 and CAR T 201), you’ll be amazed at its sophistication (genetic engineering!) and simplicity (using... By David Downs3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments